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Mayor Insists Chicago Best Bears Stadium Site Amid Stalled Talks

6/4/2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago remains the best site for a Bears stadium despite team’s claim the city is no longer considered.
Negotiations on a lakefront stadium term sheet ran through April 2026, with no contact since the legislature rejected an incentive package.
The Bears have narrowed their search to Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana, saying Chicago is unviable, while experts deem a Chicago stadium unlikely.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago remains the best site for a Bears stadium despite team’s claim the city is no longer considered.
Negotiations on a lakefront stadium term sheet ran through April 2026, with no contact since the legislature rejected an incentive package.
The Bears have narrowed their search to Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana, saying Chicago is unviable, while experts deem a Chicago stadium unlikely.